Commutation Tests

1) Plot 7 - 'The Ultimate'

I chose Arnold Schwarzenegger to play the part of 'Vince', who is the main character. In a post-apocalyptic future, where the human race has evolved with each individual adapting to his certain area, Vince has grown wings and is the hero. He is constantly being chased by evil beings who work for a leader to capture the most useful adaptations, leaving the dictator as 'The Ultimate', but Vince and other groups fight back. Arnold suits this role as he has played parts of the action hero in an apocalyptic style film (i.e. The Terminator), and is a good example of good vs evil. He is strong, powerful and courageous. The film also involves a love interest whom Vince has to rescue from the dictator before facing him off, and this is suitable for Arnold who is handsome with the angelic face of a hero and strength and body of a typically "action" hero.

2) Plot 2 - 'The Rectifier'

I chose Will Smith to play the part of 'Mike', who is the main character. Mike wakes up in New York with total amnesia and has to recollect his life and memories. It is eventually revealed Mike is from the future and has been sent back in time to warn the world of inevitable destruction - he is 'The Rectifier' and the human race rests in his hands, but he has a constant battle with the deepest corners of his confused mind to figure out exactly what he has to tell the world, and how they are to successfully battle this impending doom. Will Smith has experience in an isolated role where he does not really know who he is (i.e. I am Legend) and has all the atributes of this hero. He is strong, athletic and muscular when he needs to fight (suitable for an action hero role), but is much deeper than his likeable character and face. Deep down he has a moral and sensitive side with an urge to do right, which is exactly what this character needs. We need to know the character personally and Will Smith has played so many characters that we do not really associate him with any one of them - this leaves a space to get to know Mike not Will Smith. His witty sarcastic humour and total indepence will also bring more out of the character.